**Job Summary**
We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Engineer/Insight Manager to join our team in Nass, County Kildare. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, this permanent, full-time position requires someone with extensive knowledge and experience of dealing with engineering suppliers and managing supply chain networks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analysing and optimizing the Supply Chain.
* Material planning.
* Purchasing materials, subcontractors, and services while ensuring timely follow-up.
* General administration of all relevant processes, including purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders, receipting, invoicing, stock adjustments, etc.
* Liaising with suppliers and visiting their facilities as necessary.
* Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
* Processing complaints.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in purchasing roles, preferably in an Engineering company.
* A recognised qualification in a related discipline.
* Experience in Engineering/manufacturing environments is beneficial.
* Strong negotiation, IT skills, analytics, and organisational abilities.
* Advanced skills with formulas and complex financial spreadsheets in MS Excel.
* Experience in material planning and contract management with an ERP system.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary open to negotiation, based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including company vehicle, medical insurance, life insurance, phone, and laptop.